De quoi est fait automate
A mechanical figure that performs set movements; Vaucanson’s automata.
- Came — a pour partie. Cams set the figures’ movements.
- Spring — a pour partie. The mainspring stores the energy.
- Program control of a machine — utilise. The sequence of movements is “recorded” in cams and cylinders.
- Laiton — est fait de. The movement is brass.
- Wood — est fait de. The figures are wooden.